The average bus between Brecon and Cardiff takes 2h 45m and the fastest bus takes 1h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Brecon to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Brecon and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brecon is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Brecon to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Brecon station and arriving at Cardiff station via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Brecon to Cardiff bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Free Street station.
Brecon to Cardiff bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Greyfriars Road Stop GJ station.
The distance between Brecon and Cardiff is 54 km. The road distance is 70 km.
You can take a bus from Free Street to Greyfriars Road Stop GJ via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 in around 2h 36m.